English–Japanese

“intent” in Japanese

Japanese

Also故意 (koi)

Pronunciation

Romajiito

Example

その質問の意図が分かりません。so no shitsu mon no i to ga wa ka ri ma se n

I do not understand the intent of that question.

Illustration for 意図 (intent)

How to say “intent” in Japanese

“Intent” in Japanese is 意図 (ito).

Points to what someone means to achieve through an action, choice, or remark.

Full entry for 意図: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 意図

広告の意図を消費者に分かりやすく説明します。kō koku no i to o shō hi sha ni wa ka ri ya su ku setsu mei shi ma su

We clearly explain the intent of the advertisement to consumers.

Tips for using 意図

  • The English nouns intent and intention overlap, but intent often emphasizes the purpose behind an action or remark.

Other Japanese words for “intent”

裁判所は彼の故意を認めました。sai ban sho wa kare no ko i o mito me ma shi ta

The court recognized his intent.

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